Year after year, Webster Groves Community Days continues to be one of the most popular community celebrations in the area.
Events include a reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 1 at 6 p.m. in front of Webster Groves City Hall with live music by the Webster Groves High School Band.
A 4th of July Carnival, hosted by the Webster Groves Lions Club takes place on the grounds of the Eden Theological Seminary at Lockwood and Bompart July 1-3 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. each day and July 4 from 2-8 p.m.
One of the region's most popular July 4th parades begins at 10 a.m., at Lockwood and Mason. Floats travel a two-mile route to Memorial Park near Elm and Glendale. To top off the multi-day celebration, a spectacular fireworks display begins at 9:15 p.m. at Memorial Field.
More information and a full schedule of events: webstergrovesmo.org
Enjoy an old-fashioned community festival at Eureka Days. This annual event includes lots of children's activities, carnival rides, fireworks, vendors, live music, bounce houses and lots more.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade can fun evenings making spooky crafts. Parents can drop off their kids and enjoy an evening out. Enrollment is limited.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this free Music & Movement class for ages 0-6.